Top Activities on the Ground in Las Vegas

Discover the bright lights of old Las Vegas on this walking tour. Stroll into the modern era while listening to tales of how Sin City began. Explore Fremont Street’s most fascinating attractions, like the Union Station site where it all began and the newly revitalized Fremont East to name just a few. Upgrade to visit the store from the television series ‘Pawn Stars’ and much more.

Las Vegas can be overwhelming for first-time visitors but this small-group walking tour provides a comprehensive overview of the Las Vegas Strip. Follow your guide and go beyond the hotel-casinos in search of interesting landmarks that are hidden in plain sight. Pass by iconic and new casinos, secret bars and eateries, animal habitats, dancing fountains and more over the course of a few hours.

Leave the lights and crowds of the Las Vegas Strip behind. Get out into the serene wilderness and explore the Red Rock Canyon at your own pace. Your guide picks you up at your Las Vegas hotel and provides all the supplies you need. Climb the hills on your electric bikes, and cruise the loop to get breathtaking views of the canyon.

Ride an electric bike along a wide bike lane through the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. You'll cycle easily on a Specialized Turbo bike that boasts sophisticated technology and doubles your power with an electric-assist motor. You have the option of a self-guided experience or you can include a professional guide (both include round-trip hotel transport from selected Las Vegas hotels).

Experience the neon sights and sounds of old Las Vegas on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Discover one of the most famous streets in Las Vegas — Fremont Street — and hear the stories of how Sin City got it’s start. See some of the most fascinating attractions in old Las Vegas, like the Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Container Park and the Mob Museum, to name a few. A complimentary cocktail or beverage at the historic El Cortez Hotel and Casino is included.

Immerse yourself in the rugged, wide-open beauty of the Nevada desert and experience true cowboy hospitality on a sunset horseback ride through Red Rock Canyon. With an expert wrangler leading the way, ride along a winding mountainous trail through desert shrub and inspiring rock formations. After watching the sun set over Las Vegas Valley, enjoy a campfire barbecue complete with grilled meats, corn on the cob and cowboy s’mores. Includes round-trip transfers from select Las Vegas hotels.

On the outskirts of Vegas, once the neon lights fade and the sound of traffic is replaced by the rush of the wind, the Valley of Fire is a geologic wonder that’s best explored on two feet. On this Valley of Fire hiking excursion, marvel at Native American petroglyphs that are believed to be 3,000 years old, and enjoy the multihued desert scenery in Nevada’s oldest state park. Pass Lake Mead and the Moapa Indian Reservation. This small-group tour has a variable duration—depending on the difficulty of hike you choose.

Take a break from the glitz and clamor of the Las Vegas Strip for a true western adventure on a 2-hour horseback ride through spectacular Red Rock Canyon. Climb atop a trusted mount and ride through a rugged landscape of desert valleys and ravines, while a friendly cowboy wrangler leads the way. Whether it’s your first time on a horse or you’re an experienced rider, it’s a great way to experience the mystical Nevada desert.

Cruise through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on an electric bike for a 13-mile (21-km) bike tour that follows a beautiful, paved back road. Great for mixed groups, the electric assist means you can pedal as much or as little as you want while riding past petroglyphs, sandstone formations, and Joshua tree forests before returning to Las Vegas. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Summer Departure: June 15 to September 15 at 9:15am Fall Departure: September 16 to November 30 at 10am Winter Departure: December 1 to March 31 at 11am Spring Departure: April 1 to June 14 at 10am

See the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding region during this nighttime helicopter flight. Soar over this famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard with an exclusive sightseeing tour of Sin City’s downtown skyline and beyond, including the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the Fremont Street Experience. Your flight covers approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) and includes a celebratory glass of sparkling wine. There are a variety of departure times available throughout the evening to fit into almost any schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off by Mercedes Sprinter is included (if option selected). ** Please note weight restrictions on the helicopter **

Ride into the sunset on a Las Vegas horseback riding tour in the Nevada desert, led by a professional wrangler. Set your gaze on quintessential Wild West landscapes and search for wildlife including bighorn sheep, jackrabbits, and roadrunners. Conclude your evening ride with a barbecue dinner followed by a cowboy campfire under the stars. Includes round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.

Escape from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip and enjoy a bike tour of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Choose from a guided or self-guided trek, then explore the canyon’s 13-mile, scenic loop on a hybrid or road bike, passing through desert landscapes, red- and buff-colored rock formations, and sandstone and limestone cliffs that reach elevations up to 7,000 feet. The self-guided tour travels an additional 10 miles on the Red Rock Scenic Highway. Las Vegas pickup and drop-off from select hotels is included.

Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, head to the dam, where you visit lookout points for views and photo ops.

Saddle up for a scenic and leisurely Wild West horseback ride led by expert wranglers. After your expedition, revitalize with a hearty cowboy-style pancake and egg breakfast. Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport from the Las Vegas Strip to a working horse ranch where you’re treated to gorgeous views of the desert landscape.

Kayak down the Colorado River on this half-day tour from Las Vegas. Spend ample time on the water taking in the amazing sights of the Black Canyon of the area and maybe even spot wildlife like bighorn sheep, coyotes, or bald eagles as you paddle along. Visit beautiful beaches, a cave, and enjoy snacks and bottled water included on your tour.

Experience the serenity of Emerald Cave, a picturesque natural attraction on the Colorado River. This kayaking tour takes a small group max of 15 people paddling up the river with a guide. Stop for snacks and swimming along the way. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Las Vegas to Willow Beach in Arizona.

After meeting the pretty horses onsite a guide will mount you on a calm horse for a fun adventure through the mountains. The trail area is called Rainbow Gardens because of its beautiful backdrop of surrounding mountains and canyon landscape. In fact the geologic layers that help make the Grand Canyon so spectacular are exposed at our trail site. With the areas significant historic, cultural and scenic vistas you can relax while your knowledgeable guide and highly trained horses show you the area that once was rode by pioneers that settled Las Vegas. Upon request our guides will snap some "action shots" of you and your group enjoying the ride. Great for showing your friends and family your horseback riding adventure. BBQ Rib dinner is served with fixins and pie for desert. The tour is approximately 2 hour including Meal time.

Get beyond Las Vegas to explore Nevada’s history and landscape on a 6-hour tour to Boulder City, the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead, including a two-hour Power Plant Tour at the Hoover Dam. This 6-hour Hoover Dam excursion includes pickup and drop-off at most Las Vegas hotels, entrance fees, and transport by air-conditioned coach. Both morning and afternoon departure times are available. DUE TO CURRENT PANDEMIC VISITOR CENTER IS CLOSED. GENERATOR PORTION OF TOUR NOT AVAILABLE. THIS IS AN EXTERIOR TOUR ONLY

One size does not fit all! Our professional tour guide staff is the best in the business. We match up your abilities with the perfect guide. If you want some tips to conquer the dirt, we can help you improve your mountain bike skills. Ready to hammer? We have the guide for you! Mixed abilities? No problem! We are experts at making sure each rider has maximum fun. McGhie's is fully licensed, permitted and insured to provide mountain bike tours in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We suggest an 8:30am pick-up during the cooler months. During the summer heat, we require guest pick up no later than 7:00am. Your comfort and safety is important to us!

Ride a bicycle on one of the Las Vegas Valley's best bike paths during this full-day eco-tour from Las Vegas. Follow your adventure guide to the famous Hoover Dam and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mead. All mountain biking equipment, a picnic lunch, bottled water and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels is included.

Experience the excitement of unloading clips into targets during this outdoor shooting experience in Las Vegas. Choose from more than 70 different guns, including full-automatics, Western-style, and more. Learn about operations and safety from your expert guide and instructor and then take to the course with a private and small-group option. Take home photos from the shooting line free of charge and enjoy transportation included in the tour.

Experience the beauty of the Nevada desert and the Black River mountains in a fun and unique way—aboard a pedal-powered, open-air cart. Enjoy the easy, four-mile downhill ride with a short rest break along the way. The tour includes admission to the Nevada State Railroad Museum and a ride back up the mountain in one of their historic trains.

Discover the ultimate shooting experience in Las Vegas. Explore this 5-acre facility filled with military vehicles, tanks and helicopters. Then take aim with one of two shooting packages. The GI Joe features a Glock 17 (20 rounds), full-auto Uzi (25 rounds) and an AK-47 full-auto assault rifle. The Tactical Force features a Glock 17 (20 rounds), full-auto MP5 (25 rounds), full-auto M4 assault rifle (25 rounds) and a 12-guage shotgun (five rounds). Professional instructors, eye and ear protection plus a hotel pickup and drop-off in a Humvee are included.

** This product sells out so book early to avoid disappointment ** Try the newest adrenaline-fueled attraction in Las Vegas by soaring down the Fly LINQ zipline. Take in the views from 12 stories above the LINQ promenade on a zipline that begins near Las Vegas Boulevard and ends at the High Roller. Position yourself in a seated position then enjoy the ride with others on ziplines next to you.